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Caledonian Society Annual Meeting and Chieftain Report
The second annual meeting of the Caledonian Society was held at the Returned Soldiers Club rooms on February 5 with a strong attendance. Chieftain J C Mackenzie chaired as officers were elected including D Swinton chaplain Rev H Ward auditor J Coates and committee members R M Smith J Coates K Bushby and others. A social committee was formed to host quarterly evenings and a Ladies Auxi lary was proposed to aid in entertainment and fundraising. The chieftain’s report highlighted progress like the Manilla Pipe Band, nine pipers six drummers and a drum major, plans for Highland gatherings, subscription concerns, and the need for broader support. A note on St Andrews Night and catering difficulties suggested forming a Ladies Auxiliary. The report also recounts the Society’s aims and future activity expectations.